Editor's Note: A version of this press release was first published on the Department of Energy's site.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the Loan Programs Office (LPO) has terminated its conditional commitment for the Grain Belt Express Phase 1 project, a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line intended to connect wind and solar capacity across Kansas and Missouri.
During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, decreased. The posted prices decreased 5 cents/gal, from June mid-month to July mid-month, while the spot prices decreased 6.5 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings decreased 6 cents/gal, and spots decreased 7.75 cent over the month.
LIBERTY, Mo. (July 14, 2025) — Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., a propane logistics company, has announced that it has hired Andrew Safran as a consultant.
Editor's Note: The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced the publication of a report for U.S. grid reliability and security.
HOUSTON (July 9, 2025) — Cetane Associates has announced that Blossman Gas Inc. of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, has acquired Southwest Propane of Pennington Gap, Virginia. The transaction was closed on July 2, 2025.

Portage, Wis. (June 27, 2025) — Westmor Industries LLC recently hired Mike Smit as a sales territory manager for its truck and trailer division.